The pneumoperitoneum – a continuing mistake in laparoscopy ?

Today, laparoscopic surgery is an integral part of the operative repertoire and has broadened gynaecological surgery by continuously providing new indication areas. For a long time, laparoscopy was regarded as the major trend of the century and as a revolution in surgical technology. In recent times, however, the problems associated with this operating technique have been subject of discussions. After an enthusiastic phase, including also an analysis of the technique, the reality of applying this operating technique in the daily hospital operation has now arrived.